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Wood-Replicating Panels
Wood-Replicating Panels
Unilin Panels Launched a Line of Highly Thought-Through Interior Panels
Master material company Unilin Panels has recently launched its latest and elevated interior panel material, the Unilin Master Oak. Made to feel just like natural wood, these interior panels are... MORE
Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs
Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs
Paperlux Studio and Leuchtturm1917 Join Forces in New Pen Design
Paperlux Studio has collaborated with stationery experts Leuchtturm1917 to create an elevated ballpoint pen. Made from aluminum and brass, this new writing device speaks to Paperlux Studio’s &... MORE
Nature-Respecting City Concepts
Nature-Respecting City Concepts
Fernando Donis' 'Frame City' Proposal Wins a Recent Competition
Architect Fernando Donis recently designed a unique city proposal to create a topography where humanity and nature harmoniously coexist. Dubbed the ‘Frame City,’ this unique proposal has... MORE
Affordably-Priced Vegan Skincare
Affordably-Priced Vegan Skincare
Cover Girl Taps into the Clean Beauty Industry with New Line
Cover Girl, the internationally-known drugstore makeup line, is entering a new cosmetic category with its first-ever skincare line. This year, the beauty brand entered the “clean”... MORE
Generation Z-Focused Fragrances
Generation Z-Focused Fragrances
Addison Rae and Hampton Beauty Launch a New Line of Fragrances
Internet celebrity Addison Rae has partnered with Hampton Beauty to debut a new line of fragrances. Dubbed the ‘AF Collection by Addison Rae,’ this new line offers scents for all moods.... MORE
Board Riding Apparel Collections
Board Riding Apparel Collections
Roxy and Cynthia Rowley Have Joined Forces in a Sports Collection
Sportswear brand Roxy and New York-based designer Cynthia Rowley have joined forces to create a limited-edition ski and swim collection. The line celebrates the love of board riding - both in the... MORE
Confidence-Promoting Eyewear Lines
Confidence-Promoting Eyewear Lines
Elton John Has Partnered with Walmart in an Eyewear Venture
British superstar Elton John has teamed up with Sam’s Club and Walmart in an all-new eyewear collection. Inspired by the artist’s iconic style and legendary career, the new collection... MORE
Egg-Shaped Playhouse
Egg-Shaped Playhouse
Gregory Erekohv Turns a Mundane Shape into a Unique Kid's Play Structure
Gregory Erekhov has designed an outdoor children’s playhouse that mimics the shape of an egg. Designed for the artist’s daughter, Orekohv was unimpressed by the traditional and rather... MORE
Nature-Promoting School Designs
Nature-Promoting School Designs
A Newly-Built Primary School is Deeply Connected with the Outdoors
Contaminar Arquitetos have transformed a Portuguese primary school into a unique treehouse-like learning center. Dubbed the ‘Casa da Árvore,’ the main concept for the project was to... MORE
Wood-Clad Retail Escalators
Wood-Clad Retail Escalators
OMA Architects Have Completed the First Phase of the KaDeWe Renovation
Archiecture studio OMA was commissioned by the Berlin department store Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) to redesign the luxury retail space. OMA has recently revealed the first completed part of the... MORE
Site-Specific Fashion Shows
Site-Specific Fashion Shows
Alexander McQueen's Collection Speaks to the UK's Distinct Climate
Chilean architect Smiljan Radic built a cloud-like dome for luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer show. The luxury fashion house invited guests to a large-scale transparent... MORE
Post-Pandemic Art Installations
Post-Pandemic Art Installations
Lakwena Maciver Creates a Vibrant Artwork on a London Rooftop
London-based artist Lakwena Maciver has used an empty rooftop and transformed the space into a vibrant art display. Titled ‘Black in the Air: A Meditation on Higher Ground,’ the artwork... MORE
Sloping Mountainside Cabins
Sloping Mountainside Cabins
DEMOGO's Cabin Offers a Refuge from Harsh Dolomite Weather Conditions
The Italian architecture firm DEMOGO has designed the ‘New Fanton Bivouac,’ a protective cabin located in the Italian Belluno Dolomites. Located 2667 meters above sea level, this... MORE
Eye-Catching Textile Collections
Eye-Catching Textile Collections
Peter Saville's Textile Collection Boasts a Vivid Color Palette
Graphic artist Peter Saville has designed a collection of textiles for the Danish textile company, Kvadrat. The line boasts vibrant and colorful patterns and is dubbed the ‘Technicolour’... MORE
Vaulted Concrete Compounds
Vaulted Concrete Compounds
HW Studio Has Designed a Home That is Partially Built into the Ground
HW Studio has designed a distinguished home located in the forests of Morelia, Mexico. The project is called “The Hill in Front of the Glen” and features a unique vaulted concrete living... MORE
Heartfelt Men's Health Campaigns
Heartfelt Men's Health Campaigns
Lamborghini's Movember Video Encourages Men to Face Their Fears
Luxury Italian automaker Lamborghini is raising awareness for men’s health with a heartfelt Movember campaign. The brand has partnered with the Movember charity and has released a film that... MORE
Conversation-Encouraging Waiting Areas
Conversation-Encouraging Waiting Areas
A Children's Healthcare Center in Japan Boasts a Warm Feel
Japan-based architects Unemori teco Associates (UtA) have collaborated with the firm Unemori Architects to design a two-storied children’s healthcare center. The design team converted the... MORE
Halloween-Inspired Makeup Palettes
Halloween-Inspired Makeup Palettes
ColourPop Launched its 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Collection
ColourPop Cosmetics has partnered with Disney to create a Halloween-inspired cosmetic collection. For the upcoming holiday seasons, a new makeup line inspired by the iconic film “The... MORE
Public Floating Pools
Public Floating Pools
Andrew Burges Architects Designed a Floating Pool for the Sydney Harbor
Andrew Burges Architects (ABA) has been commissioned to reimagine and add to the famous Sydney Harbor. With climate change and accessibility in mind, the architects have created a unique floating... MORE
Experimental Chair Designs
Experimental Chair Designs
Philipp Aduatz Constructed a Chair Made of Gravel
Vienna-based designer Philipp Aduatz has constructed a chair primarily made of gravel. Dubbed the ‘Gravel Chair,’ this furniture piece is made of construction material and boasts a well-... MORE
Robotically-Assembled Sustainable Homes
Robotically-Assembled Sustainable Homes
AUAR's New Prefabricated Home Is Eco and Affordable
The London-based design company Automated Architecture Ltd. (AUAR) has revealed its latest robotically-assembled home at the 2021 Global Investment Summit (GIS). The design consists of a modular... MORE
Dual-Purpose Hand Warmers
Dual-Purpose Hand Warmers
Starbucks Korea Launched a Line of Sustainably-Made Accessories
Starbucks Korea launched a line of eco-conscious items that keep your hands and drinks warm. The company has partnered with the eco-friendly brand NAU to bring a collection of recycled accessories.... MORE
Robust Surround Sound Speakers
Robust Surround Sound Speakers
Sonos Unveiled Its Second-Generation Sonos Beam Soundbar
The popular Sonos Beam soundbar received a facelift with the support of audio company Dolby Atmos. Launched in 2018, The Sonos Beam is one of the most sought-out soundbars on the market. Its sleek... MORE
Revitalized Paint Shades
Revitalized Paint Shades
The Dulux Color of the Year Celebrates the Optimism Felt Post-Pandemic
The paint brand Dulux announced its Color of the Year for 2022, and taking home the prize is the Bright Skies blue shade. The Bright Skies shade is light and airy with a subtle blue hue. It is... MORE
Fashion-Forward Uniforms
Fashion-Forward Uniforms
Flair Airlines Launches a New Uniform for Its Crew Members
Flair Airlines has designed new crew member uniforms and will unveil its new look in partnership with tennis player Eugenie Bouchard. In an effort to reintroduce Canadians to the world of travel,... MORE
Vibrantly Colored Lounge Chairs
Vibrantly Colored Lounge Chairs
Arper and Rubelli Celebrate Lina Bo Bardi in Collaborative Project
Arper furniture and Venetian textile company Rubelli have joined forces to reimagine the Bowl Chair by architect Lina Bo Bardi. The original Bowl Chair was designed in 1951 by Bo Bardi, who then... MORE
Portable Steel Cabins
Portable Steel Cabins
Wiercinski Studio Has Transformed Cargo Containers into Elevated Cabins
The Polish-based design practice Wiercinski Studio has developed a portable cabin made from steel shipping containers. Designed for remote living, this project was developed in response to the shift... MORE
Energy-Producing Garments
Energy-Producing Garments
Students of Aalto University Created a Jacket with Built-In Solar Panels
A collaborative effort amongst the design and physics students of Finland’s Aalto University has resulted in a unique jacket that features built-in solar panels. Titled the Sun-Powered Textiles,... MORE
Facial Recognition Payment Tools
Facial Recognition Payment Tools
A UK School Board Will Implement a New Tool in Its Cafeterias
Nine schools in Scotland’s North Ayrshire’s school district have planned to incorporate facial recognition in their cafeterias. To speed up payment and minimize touch amongst students... MORE
Sculptural Infrastructure Designs
Sculptural Infrastructure Designs
Virkkunen & Co Turns a Functional Structure into a Unique Design
Virkkunen & Co, a Finnish architecture studio, has designed electrical infrastructure with a sculptural and timeless aesthetic. Located in Imatra, Finland, this unique design has been... MORE
Curated Paint Shops
Curated Paint Shops
The Eco Paint Brand 'Cover Story' Opens a Curated Paint Boutique
Cover Story, the plastic-free paint company, has opened a curated paint boutique. Designed by interior designer Linda Bergroth, the new Cover Story Paint Studio is located in Helsinki and differs... MORE
Black Friday Electronic Deals
Black Friday Electronic Deals
Newegg Commerce's Black Friday Deals Include a Price Match Offering
Newegg Commerce Inc. has annouced its Black Friday plans for this year. The online electronics retailer is launching its Black Friday Price Protection Program for the second year in a row. The... MORE
Safety-Promoting Student Residences
Safety-Promoting Student Residences
La Trobe University's New Student Accommodation is Completed
Jackson Clements Burrows architects have completed a student accommodation project at La Trobe University in Victoria, Australia. The design consists of a large-scale mass-timber building and has... MORE
Slow-Paced Coffee Shops
Slow-Paced Coffee Shops
Milky's Cloud Room Coffee Shop Encourages Patrons to Slow Down and Relax
Full Fat Design designed a coffee shop that encourages patrons to take a moment and pause. Milky’s Cloud Room is located in Toronto, Canada, built inside an old shipping container. The... MORE
Conversation-Starting Eco Designs
Conversation-Starting Eco Designs
Delo's New 3D-Printed Chair is Designed to Spark Dialogue
Delo, a Russian design studio, has given waste a new meaning with the launch of its 3D printed seat. Made from recycled plastic yogurt cups, the ‘Rechair’ boasts a sleek design and eco-... MORE
Voice-Controlled Smart Speakers
Voice-Controlled Smart Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins' Zeppelin Speaker Now Comes Complete with Alexa
Bowers & Wilkins has released its upgraded 2021 version of the popular Zeppelin speaker. The Zeppelin wireless speaker first launched as an iPod dock and has since grown in such popularity that... MORE

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Anti-Inflammatory Cooling Creams
Anti-Inflammatory Cooling Creams
Natalist's Cooling Cream Provides an Instant Cooling Sensation
Natalist, a motherhood-focused skincare brand, launched a cooling cream design to soothe, cool, and moisturize swollen body parts. The Natalist Cooling Cream is formulated with various anti-... MORE
Bespoke Beauty Boxes
Bespoke Beauty Boxes
Feelunique Launched Its New Personalized Subscription-Based Beauty Box
UK-based beauty retailer, Feelunique, recently launched a new personalized subscription box. The Beauty Box will offer its customers the chance to select five products they’d like to receive... MORE
Iconic Furniture Reimaginations
Iconic Furniture Reimaginations
Dior Has Commissioned 17 Artists to Reimagine the Medallion Chair
The luxury fashion house Dior has commissioned 17 artists to reinterpret and recreate its iconic Medallion chair. The Medallion chair is a symbol of French opulence and the ostentatious style of... MORE
Creatives-Focused Promoting Apps
Creatives-Focused Promoting Apps
OnlyFans Rebrands by Shifting Away from Adult Content
The subscription-based platform, OnlyFans, has announced it will be relaunching its app, OFTV, with nudity-free video content. The brand’s original flagship offering is adult content, which... MORE
Heavy-Duty Electric Distribution Trucks
Heavy-Duty Electric Distribution Trucks
Performance Team Launches an Electric Distribution Pilot
The warehousing and distribution company, Performance Team, has recently purchased 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks to reduce its company’s carbon emissions. Performance Teams’ new... MORE
Personalized Luxury Vacations
Personalized Luxury Vacations
Studio Mk27 Invites Guests to Do Whatever They Please
Studio MK27 has designed a new hotel located in the Maldives. This new design attempts to create an atmosphere that welcomes guests to do whatever they please - dream, live, sleep, swim. Studio... MORE
Follower-Eliminating Social Media Tools
Follower-Eliminating Social Media Tools
Twitter's Soft Block Feature Lets Users Remove Followers
Twitter launched a new feature that gives users more agency and control over their accounts. The feature is called ‘Soft Block’ and essentially lets users remove unwanted followers.... MORE
Solar-Powered Home Generators
Solar-Powered Home Generators
Bluetti's New Generator Helps Families Endure Lengthy Power Outages
As North Americans endure an unprecedented amount of power outages, Bluetti has launched its newest portable generator that is marketed to get families through temporary power loss. The new... MORE
Multitasking Video Displays
Multitasking Video Displays
YouTube Will Soon Let iOS Users Watch Videos While Browsing Other Apps
YouTube annouced it will release its picture-in-picture viewing mode to all iOS users in the U.S. YouTube is currently inviting its Premium members to test out this new feature, which allows them... MORE
Contemporary Wooden Dining Chairs
Contemporary Wooden Dining Chairs
Blu Dot Celebrates the Beauty of Wood with Its Port Dining Chair
The American furniture brand, Blu Dot, has unveiled its new Port dining chair. This chair boasts a curvilinear and soft design that celebrates the simple beauty of wood. The Port dining chair... MORE
Family Zoom Cooking Lessons
Family Zoom Cooking Lessons
Luca & Lorenzo's Italian Zoom Cooking Lessons is a Family Favorite
Luca & Lorenzo’s Zoom cooking lessons are a hit amongst all family members and food enthusiasts. The Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the ways in which families connect and spend time together.... MORE
Traveling Nap Pods
Traveling Nap Pods
IKEA France is Normalizing Midday Siestas with Traveling Sleep Pods
IKEA France has rolled out eight electric bikes that two sleeping pods all over Paris. These traveling siesta pods invite Parisians to take a power nap between 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. This program was... MORE
Futuristic Moon Village Designs
Futuristic Moon Village Designs
A Village on the Moon Could Normalize Interplanetary Travel
Mahdi Eghbali Amlashi has designed a futuristic village concept on the moon. After extensive research, the designer has envisioned a village that can house 100 people - including researchers,... MORE
On-the-Go Cooling Mists
On-the-Go Cooling Mists
The Body Shop's Rasberry Hydrating Mist Offers Fast Acting Heat Relief
The Body Shop launched a collection of summer-specific body care products that make hot summer days more bearable. The launch features two new lines - the Fresh Raspberry and Cool Daisy collection.... MORE